4 results for Payroll Specialist in Kanata, ON

Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
22.9615 - 26.587 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a Payroll Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment and brings strong accuracy, accountability, and service focus to their work. The successful candidate will support end-to-end payroll activities, benefit remittances, reporting, and related payroll administration while helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on time. Responsibilities: • Process payroll accurately and on schedule for a large employee population within a high-volume environment. • Review payroll data, validate earnings and deductions, and resolve discrepancies before each pay cycle is finalized. • Prepare and distribute payroll reports to support reconciliations, audits, and internal review requirements. • Administer benefit-related remittances and ensure applicable deductions are submitted correctly and within required timelines. • Calculate special payments, adjustments, retroactive amounts, and other payroll-related transactions as needed. • Maintain employee payroll records and update relevant information in accordance with established procedures and compliance standards. • Respond to payroll inquiries from employees and internal stakeholders, providing clear and timely issue resolution. • Support payroll compliance activities related to statutory deductions, tax considerations, and organizational policies.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Accounts Payable/Payroll Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Permanent
65000 - 75000 CAD / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with an excellent organization that's looking to add an AP/Payroll Specialist in their Finance team. This is a full-time/permanent role. Details:-Competitive salary (65-75K)-Full benefits + RRSP matching (3%)-3 weeks vacation + 6 sick days -$250 annual wellness allowance-Free parking-Hybrid (2 days on site)-Must be able to work 1 Saturday during month end Responsibilities:• Manage the full invoice cycle for purchase order and non-purchase order transactions, ensuring coding, verification, and timely entry are completed accurately.• Prepare scheduled payment runs through cheques and electronic methods while monitoring upcoming obligations and communicating cash needs to leadership.• Maintain vendor master records, resolve supplier questions, and reconcile account balances to keep payable records current and accurate.• Process Canadian payroll using Ceridian PowerPay, ensuring employee pay is calculated correctly and issued within required timelines.• Complete payroll-related remittances, reporting, and year-end filings, including statutory submissions, records of employment, taxable benefits, and other compliance documentation.• Reconcile intercompany activity, bank accounts, general ledger balances, corporate credit cards, prepaid expenses, and other key accounts, posting journal entries where needed.• Review employee expense claims and purchase requisitions for accuracy, policy compliance, and proper approval before processing.• Maintain fixed asset records, update the subledger for new additions, and support month-end and year-end close activities across accounts payable and payroll functions.
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Payroll Administrator

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
25.3365 - 29.337 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join a construction and contractor organization in Ottawa, Ontario on a Long-term Contract basis. This position is well suited to someone who can manage payroll activities with accuracy, maintain employee records carefully, and support timely reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will work with payroll and accounting systems, including ADP Workforce Now and Ceridian, while helping ensure employees are paid correctly and related records remain up to date. Responsibilities: • Process payroll for a workforce of approximately 200 hourly, salaried, and commission-based employees with a high degree of accuracy. • Examine payroll submissions, verify supporting information, and resolve discrepancies before final processing. • Reconcile payroll figures and employee expense claims to ensure records are complete and payments are accurate. • Prepare recurring payroll and related reports to support internal tracking and financial review. • Update and maintain employee data for new hires, compensation changes, terminations, and leave arrangements. • Assist with employee onboarding by entering required payroll and benefits information into internal systems. • Calculate employer contributions and ensure required payroll-related amounts are recorded correctly. • Support payroll administration using systems such as ADP Workforce Now, Ceridian, and related reporting tools.
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z

Accounting Specialist

Ottawa, ON
onsite
Temporary
26 - 48 CAD / Hourly
We are looking for an Accounting Specialist to support the financial operations of a non-profit organization in Ottawa, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail, hands-on experience in day-to-day finance administration, and an interest in working in a mission-driven environment. The successful candidate will contribute to accurate reporting, timely processing, and smooth month-end activities while collaborating with internal stakeholders and external service providers. Responsibilities: • Review incoming invoices, confirm appropriate authorization, and assign accurate general ledger coding before processing • Reconcile corporate credit card activity and investigate discrepancies to ensure expenses are properly recorded • Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining complete and organized supporting documentation • Assist with month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and the preparation of financial information • Process and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions to support accurate cash flow tracking • Coordinate required statutory remittances, including payroll-related and organizational filings, in accordance with deadlines • Support billing and auditing activities by gathering records, validating data, and responding to documentation requests • Use accounting and expense management systems effectively to maintain reliable financial records and reporting accuracy
2026-07-23T00:00:00Z